Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
A TRUCK driver was arrested yesterday after being found in possession of more than one tonne of mbanje in Southerton in Harare.
Tapson Ndou, (58), was intercepted while carrying a large consignment of mbanje believed to have been loaded in a neighbouring country.
In another related case, National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Gordon Nkowu (58), Nkosiyabo Moyo (57), Shepherd Nkomo (43), Beven Sibanda (40), and Isaiah Moyo (31).
The five suspects were intercepted along Bulawayo–Solusi Road in Bulawayo while driving a Toyota Hilux Single Cab, registration number DN08VG-GP, towing a trailer registered KW27Y2-GP, which was laden with 360 kg mbanje valued at ZIG 10,800,000.
The dagga was smuggled from South Africa via Botswana into Zimbabwe.
“Police continue to intensify the fight against drug and substance abuse across the country,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He added that police recently arrested suspects in Beitbridge, Mutare, and Harare for unlawful possession of illicit drugs and dangerous substances, resulting in the recovery of various drugs and substances.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report drug dealers, suppliers and peddlers to the nearest Police Station.
